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In the spotlight

State-issued emergency orders

As soon as Markel is made aware of new state-issued emergency orders, they are posted on our web site for your convenience .
You can find the “state emergency orders” link at any time at the bottom of this page.

State-issued emergency orders

News

Jul
11 Markel releases stand-alone employment practices liability policy for profe...

Jun
03 James Proferes joins Markel as Executive Underwriting Officer for Global Pr...

May
02 Markel names Guenter Kryszon Executive Underwriting Officer for Global Prop...

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Investor relations

Visit our investor relations page to find the current quote, quarterly reports, filing information, and more.

Q1 2019 results are now available.

View the press release.

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Take charge of your career.

We are always seeking top talent. If you are motivated, goal-oriented, and desire to build your future with a leader in the insurance industry, consider career opportunities with Markel.

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Markel in the news

  • Will Markel's big bet pay off?

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  • Markel ranked #441 on the annual Fortune 500 list for 2019—moving up from #464 last year.

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  • Q&A: Kara Owens

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$1.1 billion

Comprehensive income to Markel shareholders in 2017 was over $1.1 billion.
Around the world

Markel has 76 offices in 18 countries.
Specialty insurance

Our main operations are specialty insurance, which provides coverage for hard-to-place risks that generally do not fit in the underwriting criteria of standard insurance carriers.
Our focus is long-term

“What matters to Markel is to build an enduring institution.”  - Richie Whitt, Co-Chief Executive Officer
Winning with permanent capital

Markel Ventures owns and operates a family of companies outside the insurance industry, employing over 11,400 people across the manufacturing, consumer, business services, financial services, and healthcare sectors.
Watershed year

"2017 stands as a transformational and watershed year for Markel (yet again).” - 2017 letter to shareholders